Rehabilitation department news

  • Stretch and Destress

Chair based pilates followed by relaxation session Thurday afternoons at 2.45-3.45

  • In patient fatigue classes

Run daily on a different ward each day to provide tips for coping with fatigue

  • Pre op Gynaecological Prep

An opportunity for patients awaiting major gynaecological surgery to meet some of the staff who will be looking after them and hear what their roles are. This is held every Monday at 11.30 until 12.50 – venue tbc

  • 3 Month Supported Self- Management Programme

This programme is designed to encourage patients to help themselves by walking daily aswell as linking into established walking groups for patients with a cancer diagnosis around the Greater Manchester area

The Information Centre on the glass corridor will provide the packs which include a pedometer and activity diary

  • Extended lymphoedema service

Now offering lymphoedema treatments to non- Christie patients who have had a cancer diagnosis as well as offering treatments in Bolton and Stockport

  • Extended weekend In patient Physio

This service allows us to return patients to earlier independence and is run on both a Saturday and Sunday

Last updated: February 2023